2006 Chrysler Sebring vs. 2006 Ford Focus

To start off, both 2006 Chrysler Sebring and 2006 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,737 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler Sebring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler Sebring (201 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler Sebring should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 95 kg more than 2006 Chrysler Sebring.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chrysler Sebring (258 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler Sebring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chrysler Sebring 2006 Ford Focus
Make Chrysler Ford
Model Sebring Focus
Year Released 2006 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2737 cc 1983 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 201 HP 136 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 258 Nm 181 Nm
Torque RPM 4850 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78.5 mm 88 mm
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1620 kg 1715 kg
Vehicle Length 4930 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.4 L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.2 L/100km 9.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 53 L


 

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